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What Guides Us

Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa

Children are at the heart of everything we do

We are guided by our vision and mission (our why), our values, and our approach, with Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundation for everything we do.

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Our Why

​​We exist to ensure the oranga of all tamariki (children), and whānau (families), sustained by strong connections and a true sense of belonging.

​We walk alongside tamariki and whānau to enhance oranga through holistic assessments and transformative services. We partner with social service professionals and organisations by providing high-quality professional development, reflective supervision, and consulting services to support best practices and deepen relational connections across Aotearoa.

Our Values

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Our 
Approach

Hutia te rito o te harakeke, kei whea te kōmako e kō?

Ki mai ki ahau; he aha te mea nui o te Ao?

Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata!

At Relate Services, our practice is based on a Pā Harakeke framework and guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring a culturally responsive, rights-based, and relational approach. We advocate for the wellbeing of tamariki, whānau, and hāpori by strengthening connection and belonging, applying a neurodevelopmental lens, and focusing on strengths and solutions. This holistic approach empowers individuals and communities to thrive by enhancing their capacity for resilience, self-determination, and growth.

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